I'm closing on my first house soon, and I've noticed that my garage doesn't have a ceiling outlet for a garage door opener (and there's currently no opener installed). Should I hire an electrician to install the outlet before I get the opener, or do garage door companies usually handle that themselves? I'm not really comfortable with electrical work. There's an existing outlet on the back wall, and the breaker box is nearby, so I've heard there might be several ways to install it.
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If you're looking for a straightforward solution, you could run a surface conduit from an existing outlet up to a box near where the opener will go. It’s not too complicated and should do the trick.
Sometimes the garage door installation company has licensed electricians who can handle the outlet installation. It’s worth giving them a call to see if they can install the outlet for you as part of the service or recommend someone they trust.
You'll definitely want to call in an electrician for this one. They'll make sure everything is up to code and safe, which is crucial for electrical work, especially when it comes to appliances like garage door openers.
Thanks for the tip! That sounds like a manageable option.